Mixing cement with water and coarse aggregates like stone and gravel produces concrete, the world’s most widely used building material. Applications of concrete include building foundations, massive constructions such as dams, and as load-bearing structural elements of buildings when the concrete is combined with steel. In 2021, nearly 73 percent of the cement used in the United States was for ready-made concrete mixes. Global cement production has increased substantially since the 1990s. The leading producers of cement in 2021 included China, India, Vietnam, the United States, and Turkey. All of these nations experienced an upward trend in cement production compared to 2010 levels.
Global cement industry - statistics & facts
Mixing cement with water and coarse aggregates like stone and gravel produces concrete, the world’s most widely used building material. Applications of concrete include building foundations, massive constructions such as dams, and as load-bearing structural elements of buildings when the concrete is combined with steel. In 2021, nearly 73 percent of the cement used in the United States was for ready-made concrete mixes. Global cement production has increased substantially since the 1990s. The leading producers of cement in 2021 included China, India, Vietnam, the United States, and Turkey. All of these nations experienced an upward trend in cement production compared to 2010 levels.
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- Global cement production
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Global cement production 1995-2023
- China's cement production
- 2.1bn mt
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Leading cement producing countries worldwide 2023
- India's ranking as a global cement producer
- 3rd
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Cement production volume in India FY 2008-2021
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- Premium Statistic Global cement production 1995-2023
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- Basic Statistic Global carbon dioxide emissions from cement manufacturing 1990-2022, by country
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Global cement production 1995-2023
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Cement production capacity ranking worldwide by leading country 2022
Cement production capacity ranking worldwide by leading country 2022
Production capacity of cement worldwide in 2022, by leading country (in million metric tons per year)
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Global clinker production capacity 2023, by country
Global clinker production capacity 2023, by country
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Cement plants in the leading producing countries worldwide by type 2022
Cement plants in the leading producing countries worldwide by type 2022
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Global cement market share in 2020, by sector
Global cement market share in 2020, by sector
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Global cement demand selected forecast figures 2025-2026
Global cement demand selected forecast figures 2025-2026
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Global carbon dioxide emissions from cement manufacturing 1990-2022, by country
Global carbon dioxide emissions from cement manufacturing 1990-2022, by country
Carbon dioxide emissions from the manufacture of cement worldwide in from 1990 to 2022, by select country (in million metric tons)
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- Premium Statistic Global cement export volume by major countries 2021
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Global cement export volume by major countries 2021
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Global cement export value ranking by country 2022
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Global cement import volume ranking by major country 2021
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Global cement import value by country 2022
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Global cement imports value share 2022, by country
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- Premium Statistic Global cement production share by region 2022
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Leading cement producing countries worldwide 2023
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Cement production in Turkey 2010-2023
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Global distribution forecast of cement production in 2030, by country
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- Premium Statistic Revenue of major global cement manufacturers 2023
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Revenue of major global cement manufacturers 2023
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Market capitalization of major cement manufacturers globally 2024
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Revenue of China National Building Material 2012-2022
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China National Building Material cement and clinker sales volume 2012-2022
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CRH: revenue worldwide 2004-2022
CRH: revenue worldwide 2004-2022
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Anhui Conch Cement's revenue 2010-2022
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